Could a seemingly innocuous phone call cost you millions? The audacious cryptocurrency heist orchestrated by Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano serves as a chilling reminder of the vulnerabilities lurking in the digital age, where fortunes can vanish with a single, well-placed social engineering tactic.
Malone Lam, a Singaporean national with past residency in the United States, finds himself at the epicenter of a high-stakes legal drama. This purported tech prodigy, alongside Jeandiel Serrano, stands accused of masterminding the theft of over $230 million in cryptocurrency. The timeline of events points to August 19th as the day Lam and Serrano allegedly executed their elaborate scheme before law enforcement agencies began their pursuit. Both Malone Lam, aged 20, and Jeandiel Serrano, aged 21, face charges levied on a Thursday, accusing them of leveraging stolen cryptocurrency to fuel an extravagant lifestyle marked by international travel and opulent acquisitions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Malone Lam |
| Age | 20 years old |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Previous Residence | United States (Miami, FL & Los Angeles, CA) |
| Allegations | Conspiracy to steal and launder over $230 million in cryptocurrency |
| Accomplice | Jeandiel Serrano |
| Online Aliases | "anne hathaway," "$$$" |
| Details of Crime | Accused of stealing 4,100 bitcoins from a high-net-worth investor through social engineering, posing as Google support. |
| Spending Spree | Allegedly used stolen funds for international travel, luxury cars (including a 2024 Mercedes SL and a 2023 Ferrari FS gifted to Jeandiel Serrano), watches, jewelry, VIP nightclub services, rental homes, and designer handbags. |
| Legal Status | Arrested and charged in September of last year. Subject to an unsealed indictment. |
| Reference Link | U.S. Department of Justice Press Release |
